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    Your 345's are also a bigger heavier tire. So you've added more rotational mass in addition to increased your rolling resistance as you've gone to a wider tire.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wickedcobra View Post
    I ran my 345s down the track and my trap speed was much slower. That tire is 27+ inches tall. anyone else have any insight on this?
    You are creating a higher gear ratio with a taller tire. The optimum setup is to go thru the traps in 4th gear close to your shift RPM.
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    I will trade you my 26x10.5-16 ET streetsfor your saleens! they are mounted on 16" cobra R's and they hook! actually if you want I will even let you try them out before you decide!
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    Thanks however I'm going to go with something like an ET Drag.

    So do you guys suggest 15X10 and a 28" tire? Once the slicks do go on I will work on the rear to beef it up.
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    For a higher power stick car I like the stiff wall slicks.

    28 x 10.5 x 15

    Wheels with a 6.5" backspacing.

    http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey+Thompso...3055S/10002/-1

    When I get the auto done I will go back to a wrinkle wall.
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    Excellent thanks man!
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    slicks without building up the rear end???






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    Let me know if you're selling those MT dr's. I could always use a backup set!

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    Will do will know by early next week.

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